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The Lexington Community Foundation exists to encourage and strengthen philanthropy in order to provide a permanent source of funding for opportunities to improve the quality of life, strengthen the sense of community, benefit future generations in Lexington, Nebraska.

We are pleased to announce the 5th annual Give BIG Lexington

Grow your gift and maximize your impact when you give on Thursday, November 12, 2015!!

The Lexington Community Foundation Board of Directors has unanimously voted that LCF will cover all of the Razoo processing fees! 100% of donations made through Give BIG Lexington ‘15 will go to the participating organization.

GBL ’14 Final Results:

The Lexington Community Foundation’s Give BIG Lexington day of giving held on Wednesday, November 12th was a 24-hour rush of philanthropy. The Give BIG campaign definitely illustrates what a difference a day can make. This single-day drive is the fourth in what has become an enormous focus for charitable fundraising in the Lexington area.

The campaign generated more than $355,300 in contributions for 78 nonprofits. The donation amount is up nearly $100,000 compared to last year’s donation total. Even more impressive is the number of donors that participated. 1,140 donors made 1,982 contributions that day. With the incentive match and prizes added to the total, the Lexington Community Foundation will distribute a total of $461,990 to local causes.

“It just creates a level of excitement in the community that is unmatched by anything else,” said Jackie Berke, Executive Director of the Lexington Community Foundation. “Kudos to the all of the volunteers who contribute time and talent to the charitable causes and to the donors who support them. Lexington is a generous, forward-thinking community. Their efforts are worthy of support.”

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The Lexington Community Foundation Board of Directors can modify any restrictions or conditions if, in the sole judgment of the Board of Directors, such restriction or condition becomes unnecessary, incapable of fulfillment or inconsistent with the charitable needs of the community. As such, Give BIG Lexington reserves the right to deny or condition the distribution of prize grants if, in the judgment of its Board of Directors, such restriction or condition becomes necessary.